Local History

The Prospect Heritage Collection was opened in 1986 as part of the SA 150 Jubilee celebrations. It is located within the library, in an area first used as the school's girls' cloakroom, and the original Mintaro slate floor has been retained.

The Collection is being developed as a means of preserving various materials and records important to the history and cultural development of Prospect.

For the historical researcher an extensive collection of South Australian government publications and South Australian private business and society archives is held by the Mortlock Library at the State Library of South Australia.

You can view photos from the Prospect Heritage Collection here (photos continually added)

The Prospect Family History Group  is for those with an interest in researching their family history and it meets at Prospect Library on the third Tuesday of each month at 1.30 pm.  Those attending are able to use the resources of the Prospect Heritage Collection and assistance is available for anyone beginning research of their family tree. Enquiries 8342 8170.

The Prospect Local History Group meets at Prospect Library 1 Thomas Street Nailsworth 7.00pm on the 1st Thursday of every month.  This group aims to promote community interest and encourage research in the history of the Prospect area and conduct a range of activities related to that history.

Membership of the groups and attendance at meetings are free of charge.

All those interested are invited to attend. Enquiries: email prospect_lhg@internode.on.net. or phone  8342 8170.